There are only a few weeks to go before thrill-seekers can take on Alton Towers' new rollercoaster Wicker Man, but thrill-seekers can already get a first look of the full track.

New drone footage offers adrenaline junkies a glimpse of the impressive 2,000ft wooden track, which offers plenty of twists and turns as well as heart-stopping features - including a giant ram's head which bursts into flames.

The new clip comes just a few weeks after Alton Towers unveiled the first photos of the ride, which has been four years in the making.

It's been a huge venture with £16m invested into the project, which will be the first wooden rollercoaster to be built in the UK in 21 years.

There are only a few weeks to go before thrill-seekers can take on Alton Towers ' new rollercoaster Wicker Man (Image: Alton Towers)

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"We’ve spent four years creating an experience that is truly spectacular by investing in the latest technologies which combine wood, fire and special effects to give riders the genuine feeling that they will be racing though flames. We can’t wait for everyone to experience Wicker Man when the park opens this Spring.”

Despite sharing a name with the iconic movie Wicker Man, Alton Towers has said the ride was not inspired by it.

The cult classic film sees policeman Sergeant Howie visit a remote Scottish island to track down a missing child. The film was first made in 1973 and starred Christopher Lee as island chief Lord Summerisle.

It was later remade in 2006, where Nicolas Cage took on the role as Sergeant Howie.